
Make sure that you are using the correct username and password for your account. If you are trying to connect to your GoDaddy hosting account via SSH and you are getting an “access denied” error message, it is likely that you are using the incorrect SSH credentials. SSH is often used to access remote servers, and can be used to transfer files or execute commands. SSH, or secure shell, is a network protocol that allows for secure communication between two devices. If none of them will assist, use a different WiFi with a different IP address. Another option is to contact your ISP and request that they change your public address.

To enable the feature for you, GoDaddy will need to contact you however, this information must be provided so that their HelpDesk team can properly handle the situation. GoDaddy’s HelpDesk service will be unable to assist you if your public IP address is blocked. The process took me at least a few hours, but you should know what you need to do. Godaddy must be configured in order to enable SSH on your account. How to connect via SSH to GoDaddy using Cygwin, a terminal emulator that works similarly to having a tiny linux operating system in your computer. In this article, we’ll show you how to SSH into your GoDaddy server. SSH, or Secure Shell, is a protocol that allows you to connect to a remote server securely to run commands. Many shared hosting providers, like GoDaddy, use SSH to allow customers to login and administer their servers.

Then, import the database to the new server using phpMyAdmin.If you’re a webmaster, odds are you’ve had to login to a server at some point to make changes directly. If you don't already have it installed on another app, install phpMyAdmin on your new server. Now, export your database from your old server using phpMyAdmin. Click the Refresh button to update the file on your server. Save your changes and close your text editor. Also, set the MySQL hostname to localhost. (Make sure Cyberduck is set to show and edit all of your files.)ĭouble click wp-config.php in the app on your new server and change the database username and password to the ones created in ServerPilot. (Note that GoDaddy prefers an FTP connection here.) Open a second Cyberduck browser and SFTP in to your new server.Ĭopy your existing WordPress files to your new app’s web root directory ( public) on the new server. Next, create a new database in ServerPilot for your new app with the same name as the existing database.įTP in to your web root directory on GoDaddy using Cyberduck or your preferred FTP/ SFTP client. In your browser, sign in to your GoDaddy Hosting Details and select Databases from the left side of the screen.Ĭopy the name of the database attached to the WordPress app you’ll be migrating.

This article assumes you have created a server here and have connected your server to ServerPilot.įirst, follow our instructions to create a new app on ServerPilot, but do not install WordPress.
